Michael First, MD
NPI 1689759250 · Psychiatry Physician · New York, NY
Michael First, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1689759250).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689759250
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 158582 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 44 |
| Clonazepam | 39 |
| Mirtazapine | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 16 |
| Alprazolam | 13 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 12 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,750 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2014-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael First's NPI number?
- Michael First's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689759250, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael First's specialty?
- Michael First is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael First located?
- Michael First's practice location on file with NPPES is 1051 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10032-1007.
- What is Michael First's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael First is (646) 774-7935.
- Is Michael First's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael First's NPI (1689759250) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.